Is Meinl a good cymbal brand?

These Meinl Cymbals are of a great value. They are extremely affordable and does the job just as good as many cymbals that cost much more. Great playability and reliability at the fraction of the cost of other high-end cymbals.

Where is the Meinl factory?

Gutenstetten, Germany
ABOUT MEINL Meinl company is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments based in Gutenstetten, Germany. The brand portfolio of Meinl comprises Meinl Cymbals, Meinl Percussion, Nino Percussion, Meinl Sonic Energy, Meinl Stick & Brush and Ortega Guitars.

Where are Meinl byzance made?

Turkey
Made in Turkey from B20 bronze. Byzance Traditional was the first Byzance cymbal series Meinl launched, and it made its debut in 2001. To this day, all Byzance cymbals are hand hammered from B20 bronze in Meinl’s own Turkish foundry.

Is Zildjian better than Meinl?

Meinl has a lot more dry and musically complex cymbals whereas Zildjian has cymbals with that classic sound that most drummers are looking for. If you’re a beginner drummer, Meinl’s budget cymbals will be a better option to get as they sound better and cost less.

Is Meinl a German company?

Meinl company is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments based in Gutenstetten, Germany.

Introduction: Meinl cymbals have grown massively in popularity over the past few years. Drummers like Benny Greb, Robert Searight, and Anika Nilles have contributed to boosting their sales. Many drummers love their dry sounds and visual appeals, making Meinl one of the top drum brands around.

Does Roland own Meinl?

Meinl Percussion is a manufacturer of percussion instruments based in Gutenstetten, Germany. The company’s cymbal production is one of the “big four” manufacturers of cymbals, along with Zildjian, Sabian, and Paiste….Meinl Percussion.

Type Private
Founder Roland Meinl
Headquarters Gutenstetten , Germany

Are Meinl dark cymbals good?

16″ Meinl Classics Dark Hats is a great pair of cymbals. It is loud enough, mixes well with sharp vocals and distorted guitars. It sounds low and selective. When playing open, it is very easy to control.

Where are Zildjian cymbals made?

All Zildjian instruments are made in the USA at our cymbal factory in Norwell, MA and drumstick/mallet factory in Newport, ME.

Are Meinl cymbals hand made?

Meinl crafts cymbals from B20 bronze by hand in its own Turkish cymbal factory. All of the Byzance Foundry Reserve, Byzance, Symphonic and portions of Candela series cymbals are made from B20 bronze.